Hiker Slips, Takes Fatal Fall in Volcano’s Crater
- Share via
Associated Press
VOLCANO, Hawaii — A hiker at the summit of Kilauea Volcano fell to his death into the crater, an official said.
The victim, a 23-year-old sailor, was hiking after dark with three other Navy men Saturday when he walked over the rim and fell about halfway down the 400-foot slope. The crater doesn’t contain lava.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
